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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 787.80 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 787.80 and 440.32 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 787.80 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/787.80 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 787.80 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 346,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,884.10/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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